Flexible office space firm sees growing demand in Africa Published by Richard Miles on 12 August 2011 One of the world’s largest providers of flexible office space, Regus, recently opened their newest office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
Meet the Boss: Richard Hudson, CEO, FNB Tanzania Published by Jaco Maritz on 11 August 2011 ‘Meet the Boss’ is How we made it in Africa’s new interview series, where we pose the same 10 questions to CEOs and executives across the continent.
South African firms achieving success in Angola Published by Claude Harding on 10 August 2011 “Applying sound business judgement principles to the myriad of opportunities on offer in the Angolan marketplace can certainly make the market work for those with an appetite for Angola.”
Kenya’s dairy industry should improve productivity Published by Staff Writer on 10 August 2011 Kenya’s dairy industry can take many steps to improve productivity and boost earnings, says food packaging company Tetra Pak in a recently published report.
Interview: Thinking about Africa’s middle class Published by Jaco Maritz on 10 August 2011 French photographer Philippe Sibelly shares his thoughts on Africa’s middle class and the continent’s business environment.
How Africa can benefit from China Published by Claude Harding on 9 August 2011 African governments seeking to interact with China must start by using Chinese investment strategically as a resources-to-infrastructure transformer, oriented to economic diversification.
Japanese tobacco firm excited about opportunities in Sudan Published by Claude Harding on 8 August 2011 Tokyo-based Japan Tobacco recently announced a deal to buy a Sudanese cigarette manufacturer. We interview Fadoul Pekhazis, who looks after the company’s Africa business.
$29-a-night budget hotel brand to launch in Africa Published by Femi Adewunmi on 8 August 2011 Africa will soon see the launch of a budget hotel concept that charges guests as low as US$29 a night.
Interview: Why FNB decided to enter the Tanzanian market Published by Jaco Maritz on 5 August 2011 South Africa’s FNB recently started with operations in Tanzania. How we made it in Africa asks CEO Richard Hudson about how the bank plans to crack this new market.
Eco-tourism gives ex-poachers a new chance Published by Jonathan Kalan on 4 August 2011 According to legend in Rwanda, the Batwa people were born to dance.
Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway Published by Jaco Maritz on 4 August 2011 Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.
SA’s nationalisation debate not chasing away Indian investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 3 August 2011 The current debate surrounding the nationalisation of South African mines is not scaring away Indian investors.
GM crops debate rages on as 3.5 million Kenyans face starvation Published by Regina Ekiru on 2 August 2011 As an estimated 3.5 million people face starvation due to the worst drought in six decades, the debate around genetically modified (GM) foods rages on.
South Africa’s townships offering untapped business opportunities Published by Jaco Maritz on 1 August 2011 South Africa’s low-income township areas are presenting large corporates with untapped business opportunities.
